When someone signs a lease and moves into a rental unit, they will treat that space as their home. They will want to use that space to socialize as well as to sleep and store their possessions. Having visitors over to a rental unit is a frequent source of disputes...
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4 types of boundary disputes
Boundary disputes are common among property owners who neighbor each other. As a property owner, it is important to understand how to navigate a boundary dispute in order to resolve the matter amicably. One of the best ways to start the process is by fully...
If you buy a property with an easement, do you have to honor it?
You’re looking to buy a property, and it has an easement. Perhaps there’s a house behind it, and the neighbor has been using the same driveway for years. They got an easement from the current neighbor to allow them to do so, and it just permits them to cross that...
Does eminent domain apply to businesses?
Eminent domain is the process by which the government can take a property to use for public projects. They do have to pay fair market value for this property. That doesn’t mean there aren’t conflicts, though, as homeowners may not want to move or may feel that the sum...
What’s the real estate market expected to be like in 2022?
Whether you’re thinking about buying a home for your family or you’re a real estate investor, it’s important to keep the long game in mind. If you act too quickly or make a rash decision, you can end up with some major regrets -- and financial problems. This has been...
Should you start a business with your sibling?
Do you have an excellent business idea? Maybe you’ve been working on starting up a company and have a sister or brother who wants to play a role in it, too. If so, you may be asking yourself if it’s a good idea to start a business with your sibling. The truth is that...
Can a tenant lock you out of your own property?
Tenants often think of a space as “theirs,” but you know that it actually belongs to you. This is your property. You are letting them use it, for a price, but ownership doesn’t change. It’s your property, no matter how they look at it. But say a tenant doesn’t want to...
5 ways you can lose your liquor license — fast
Obtaining a liquor license is an arduous process that is often fraught with all kinds of difficulty -- but losing your license can happen very, very quickly. Whether your business relies on its liquor license as an essential part of its services or you just use the...
Can state authorities force you to sell your home?
There is far less supply than demand on the San Diego real estate market these days. Buyers need to be competitive in what they offer regarding both price and terms for a purchase. Sellers are in an excellent position to maximize the return made on a real estate...
3 times a property easement will end on its own
Property owners in California negotiate easements with other owners for many reasons. Sometimes, an easement allows access to utilities or a source of water. Other times, an easement is necessary to access the property from public roads. People can end an easement...

